Punjab has reported 5,002 stubble burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with authorities imposing environmental compensation in 1,574 cases and registering FIRs in 1,155 cases, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).

The PPCB report dated November 10 stated that field inspections had been conducted in 4,185 reported cases, while stubble burning was physically confirmed at 1,833 locations across the state.